Friday, 7 March 2014

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“But you’re one of the de
Graves family. You could’ve gone into
politics. Money, connections,
influence. A name.”

“I thought I’d have to
make too many compromises in politics. As for connections . . . well, my uncle
might have once been Premier of the state but he’s a Conservative. In fact most of my family is associated with
the Liberals. And I’m not. But mostly, I felt that in the police I’d be able to
do more good. And one day, maybe I can
still go into politics. Join the
Greens.” He grinned. “That’ll shock the crusty old farts at the
Christmas dinner parties at de Graves House!”